Description
A rich and creamy cheesecake featuring a delightful blend of tart cranberries and sweet white chocolate, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 8 oz white chocolate, melted
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by mixing the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and sugar until it resembles wet sand. Press firmly into a 9-inch springform pan and bake at 325°F (160°C) for 10 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
- Gently melt the white chocolate in a microwave or double boiler; let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until creamy, then add sugar and mix well.
- Incorporate the eggs, one at a time, mixing after each addition, then add melted white chocolate and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold in cranberries carefully.
- Pour cheesecake mixture into the cooled crust, spreading evenly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes at 325°F (160°C) until set, with a slight jiggle in the center; turn off oven and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, then serve.
Notes
For best results, allow cream cheese and eggs to reach room temperature before mixing. Consider using a water bath to prevent cracking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: cheesecake, cranberry dessert, white chocolate cheesecake, holiday recipes, festive desserts